Resident Assistant

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines University seeks a Resident Assistant for the Health P.A.S.S. program, aimed at supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing health professions. You will mentor participants, provide support during evenings and weekends, and assist with transportation. A unique opportunity to contribute to the academic community at DMU.

Qualifications

• Must be a current DMU student in good academic standing.
• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant preferred.
• Clean driving record and valid class D driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as evening/overnight/weekend contact for participants.
• Provide guidance and support during evenings and weekends.
• Drive van for student transport activities.

Skills

Guidance

Support

Communication

Education

Current enrollment as a DMU student

Job description

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At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. Des Moines University hosts the Health P.A.S.S. (Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars) program for undergraduate students from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing medical/health professions. 10-15 individuals will be identified for the 2025 Health P.A.S.S. class. The Resident Assistant serves as a DMU representative, mentor evening/weekend on-site contact person, and van driver while the participants are in West Des Moines.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as evening/overnight/weekend on-site contact person. Stay at the same housing facility as program participants (private room provided); host participants at the housing facility for evening/weekend socializing.
• Provide guidance and support to participants during evenings/weekends and overnight. Share experiences as a DMU student and answer questions/provide insight about attending medical/professional school as well as navigating the Des Moines metro area.
• Drive van, transport students to and from Drake West Village and to other Health P.A.S.S. programs and events.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Current enrollment as a DMU student in one of the five clinical programs (DO, DPM, DPT, PA, OTD) and be in good academic standing.
• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant preferred but not required.
• Have a clean driving record and possess valid class D driver’s license with active insurance. DMU will pay the total cost of the class D license if not already obtained.
• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
  
  

About

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Diversity & Multicultural Affairs

Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Evenings, Overnights, Weekends

Pay Rate: $14.50

Position Description

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